The Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 in review
Mit dem Starkey Edge AI hat Starkey nach nur einem Jahr bereits eine neue, verbesserte Technik auf den Markt gebracht. Da diese Geräte nun nicht mehr aktuell sind, nehmen wir eine Abwertung der Gesamtnote vor.
What hearing comfort does the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 offer? How is it operated? Is it worth the purchase? Answers to these questions can be found in our review of this hearing aid from Starkey. First, the basics: It is worn behind the ear, and the cleverly positioned speaker in the ear canal allows sound to travel effortlessly towards the eardrum. This is important because only in this way can a really good, wide-band sound be produced.
The Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 is a small hearing aid from the upper segment of the hearing aid prices, which can cover light, moderate, and even strong hearing needs. Read more details:
Hearing comfort
Hearing comfort determines whether someone enjoys wearing their hearing aids or not. Therefore, we first looked at how the hearing aid handles background noise. With this model, which Starkey introduces to us, we were impressed by its excellent sound management. Of course, noise suppression is integrated to reduce tiring background sounds. The Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 does this really well, and it is significantly stronger than in most other hearing aids. Wind can greatly limit hearing comfort outdoors when it rushes over the microphones. However, the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 has an efficient wind noise suppression integrated. It works wonderfully and will delight people who enjoy being outside. It can be adjusted in multiple stages to meet individual needs.
Once you have experienced impulse sound suppression in a hearing aid, you don't want to give it up. The Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 has such a feature and can effortlessly handle all short and intense sound events. This includes, for example, dishes clattering in the kitchen or footfall sound on a hard floor. The spatial hearing in this model is nearly realistic. An elaborate directional microphone technology allows for good directional hearing and creates a true 3D effect. A brilliant hearing experience is not least based on the number of frequency bands. The more bands there are, and the narrower the individual frequency channels, the better the hearing aid can be tailored to individual preferences. Here we have as many as 24 bands. This not only allows for great sound impressions, but also very careful speech and noise suppression.
Artificial intelligence has also made its way into hearing aids, like here in the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312. This means that a lot more data is available to identify speech and noise. Based on our experience, the sound of hearing aids with AI is perceived as particularly precise and realistic.
Rating Hearing comfort: 1,0
Operation & connectivity
The majority of hearing aids automatically adapt to their surroundings. However, it is sometimes very practical to be able to make adjustments yourself. After all, the hearing aid doesn’t know how you are feeling at any given moment. We looked into the control options available for the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312: There is usually a button on the hearing aid, and we found one on the Genesis AI 24 as well. It can be configured as a volume control or program selector and can also be disabled if desired. The small remote control, which is available as an option, is very practical. For us, it’s one of the most convenient ways to adjust the hearing aid louder or softer or switch to another hearing program. No one notices it, and there's no need to reach for the ear.
A sensible addition is the ability to control the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 via voice command. This is already known from smartphones or car navigation systems, and it can also be very practical in a hearing aid. Touch control requires sensors to be implemented in the hearing aid, which is indeed the case here. You can simply tap the outer ear with a few fingers or the flat of your hand to trigger a command. This could be, for example, activating a TV adapter or answering a phone call. Your hearing care professional will do the precise configuration with you.
In our opinion, an app is better than a remote control, since everyone likely has a smartphone in their pocket. The app for the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 is really good; it has a lot of smart features that make hearing in difficult situations significantly easier. It’s quite complex, but you can quickly get the hang of it. You can practice in demo mode. There are also a few surprising additional tools – enjoy discovering! For our digital everyday life, a streaming option would be nice. This device meets our desire and comes with a 2.4 GHz radio module. This allows you to send phone calls and sounds directly from your smartphone to the hearing aids.
Rating Operation & connectivity: 1,0
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Simplicity & security
How do you manage with a hearing aid in everyday life? This is the next aspect we will assess. Because only when such a device works easily and uncomplicated can you become accustomed to it. With top-notch situation recognition, the Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 has completely convinced us. The hearing aid seamlessly adapts to the acoustic environment and almost never requires our intervention. Hearing feels completely normal. The adjustment to the new hearing sensation is supported by this device with a fully automatic acclimatization manager. It adjusts the amplification in barely noticeable steps until my hearing loss is completely compensated. I don't have to do anything other than regularly wear my hearing aids.
The Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 is not rechargeable. It continues to get its energy from disposable size 312 batteries, which need to be changed every few days.
We had a carefree everyday life in our test due to the IP-68 certification. This indicates that the hearing aid is particularly well protected against dust and water. We marched through the rain and then took out the hearing aids with wet hands - no problem at all. However, the water resistance really only applies to fresh, natural water and not to foamy bathwater or saltwater.
Rating Simplicity & security: 1,8
Extras
Finally, let's take a quick look at whether there are any extras: Starkey has integrated a noise generator that plays some soothing sounds for those suffering from tinnitus. This can help distract from tinnitus and provide a bit more relaxation.
A clever tool is the integrated remote service. Almost everyone has a smartphone, and time is a precious commodity. That’s why such a remote service is absolutely appropriate. If someone needs a new programming for their hearing aids, they can easily contact the audiologist via the app and describe their hearing preferences. Through a cloud service, the professional can then send a customized setting as a data package to the app. From there, it is loaded onto the hearing aid and can be tested immediately. This definitely deserves extra points in our test.
Special sensors in the Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 provide new insights into your health status. For example, you can check how many steps you took at the end of the day. By the way, you don’t even need to have your smartphone with you while on the go. You only need to take a look at the app to retrieve the data. Then there are a few lifestyle features that turn your hearing aid into a smart assistant. Connect with voice assistants like Siri, or discover what else is available in the app. While this may not have much to do with actual hearing, it can be extremely useful.
Rating Extras: 1,0
Conclusion: Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312
Unser Fazit für dieses Hörgerät fällt sehr positiv aus: Hier bekommen wir ein kleines Technikwunder, das uns auf ganzer Linie beeindruckt hat. Sowohl der Hörkomfort als auch die Ausstattung für den täglichen Gebrauch lassen keine Wünsche offen. Sehr gerne vergeben wir die Gesamtnote 1,35 und sind uns sicher, dass man mit diesem Gerät ein tolles Hörerlebnis bekommt.
Thanks to the latest chip technology, the hearing aids require less energy. This extends the battery life to an impressive 41 hours, while the batteries also offer a longer capacity of an additional 2 days. Please note that the exact usage time depends on your individual hearing loss and wearing habits.
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Our Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 review was created on November 6, 2023 and lastly updated on December 3, 2024. The overall rating of 1,35 is composed of: »Hearing Comfort (40% weighting): Rating 5 | »Operation & Connectivity (28% weighting): Rating 5 | »Simplicity & Security (17% weighting): Rating 4.5 | »Extras (15% weighting): Rating 5 | Learn more about our evaluation criteria and testing standards in How We Test..
FAQ
Wie auffällig ist das Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 für andere?
Es befindet sich in der Größenklasse S, wirkt also . Wir haben dabei in erster Linie die Anmutung für Außenstehende im Auge gehabt.
Was kostet das Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312?
Der Preisrahmen, in dem das Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 ungefähr in Deutschland angeboten wird, ist ab 3.000,00 € . Dem Preis gegenüber steht die Leistung des Gerätes. Im Test erreichte es eine Gesamtnote von 1.4 (*****).
Ist das Starkey Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 für meinen Hörverlust geeignet?
Geeignet ist dieses für einen . Sie können andere Hörgeräte aus diesem Anpassbereich mit dem Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 von Starkey vergleichen: Hörgeräte-Vergleich.
Wie gut ist das Hören mit dem Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 von Starkey?
Dieses hinter dem Ohr bekommt im Testbericht die Leistungsnote 1,0 (*****) für den Bereich "Hörkomfort". Wichtig für den Hörkomfort ist unter anderem die Lärmunterdrückung. Hier erreicht das Genesis AI 24 RIC 312 von Starkey . Für die Reduzierung von Windgeräusche bekommt es von uns das Prädikat . Die Signalverarbeitung findet in diesem Hörgerät in 24 unterschiedlichen einstellbaren Kanälen statt (die besten Hörgeräte besitzen derzeit 24 Kanäle).
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